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Baker Donelson's litigation attorneys bring deep legal knowledge, sound judgment, and business-minded strategy to high-stakes litigation. We listen first understanding our clients' business models and legal goals allows us to tailor case strategies that range from limiting financial exposure to enforcing rights in court. With clients across virtually every industry, including financial services, manufacturing, retail, and professional services, we focus on resolving disputes efficiently, effectively, and with a view toward long-term impact.

Many of our trial lawyers concentrate in specific industries, enabling us to field agile client service teams with the insight needed to anticipate issues and navigate risk. We routinely resolve complex commercial disputes, drawing on experience before state and federal courts nationwide. Our trial attorneys are licensed in more than 20 states and have tried cases in 48. Several are former judicial clerks and are admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and numerous appellate courts.

Baker Donelson lawyers are recognized in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers, and include members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, ABOTA, IADC, and DRI. Our readiness to take difficult cases to trial and our reputation for success positions clients favorably in negotiations and in court. We also offer flexible fee arrangements tailored to client priorities without compromising quality.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Louisiana

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What the Team is Known For

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC is a preeminent litigation practice that frequently acts for domestic and international clients in high-value disputes. The firm has notable expertise in defending against large scale class actions involving construction, securities and finance issues. The group has depth of knowledge in environment litigation involving energy companies. It also fields significant expertise in regulatory investigations and white-collar criminal defense litigation and is adept at representing clients in mass torts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Kent A Lambert
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Kent A Lambert
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Kent Lambert possesses extensive trial experience, with a focus on handling class action litigations. He further advises on trademark litigation and insurance disputes.

Kent Lambert's client management and responsiveness is stand-out.

Matthew S. Chester
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Matthew S. Chester
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Matthew Chester frequently advises clients on government and internal investigations, utilizing his experience handling cases under the False Claims Act and criminal fraud mandates.
Steven F Griffith, Jr
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Steven F Griffith, Jr
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Steven Griffith is reputed for his litigation practice. He offers particular expertise in handling low-income tax credit disputes.

Steven Griffith is a very good leader and has a good reputation in the community.

Ranked Lawyers at
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

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Louisiana

Litigation: General Commercial

Kent A Lambert
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Kent A Lambert
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Steven F Griffith, Jr
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Steven F Griffith, Jr
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Matthew S. Chester
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Matthew S. Chester
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